The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c14.s1.4

c14.s1.4

The Dravidian roof is still well defined both by its simple square plan and distinct storeys; though the cornices, which have lost the very heavy character of the earlier temples, are broken up into smaller and more elaborately-wrought detail. The corner and central caps have also lost their greater prominence, and are merged in the general lines of small projections and recesses.